Efforts intensify to recruit referees and umpires for Maine youth sports

Clinics are popping up across the state for new officials – ranging in age from teenagers to retirees – in multiple sports.

AYS Peewee football team takes league championship

Andy Valley tops Weymouth to win Cal Ripken 12U World Series title

Seven-run second, Jacoby Boyce homer powers Oxford Hills-based squad to championship.

Auburn’s Brayden Boies backstops his way to big hockey tournament in Edmonton

The 10-year-old goalie's skills in a loss to the Boston Junior Bruins impressed them enough that they offered him a spot on their team for the Brick Tournament, whose list of former participants includes many NHL players.

Auburn Invaders grow with help of former area softball standouts

Former USM teammates Kirsten Pelletier, who played at Bates College, and Buckfield graduate Hannah Shields coach two of the Auburn Invaders organization's travel softball teams.

While nation’s kids turn from sports, young Mainers can’t get enough

Local youth sports organizations report strong participation numbers despite pandemic challenges.

Run and Ride race this weekend

Cal Ripken 12U state tournament: Tyler Thibault’s 3-run homer lifts Ararat past Andy Valley

Youth baseball: Thibault drills a three-run home run in the fifth inning to break a 2-2 tie. Ararat wins again Tuesday to set up a decisive showdown with Noble for state championship.

Photo Album: Auburn Suburban hosts State Cal Ripken Baseball Tournament

Auburn beats North Franklin Timber 2-1 to advance in the five-day tournament.

Auburn’s Buddy Ball opens baseball to everyone

In its first year, Buddy Ball gives kids with disabilities the opportunity to play baseball with the help of a buddy.